news-in-politicsVaiko to contest from Tamil Nadu's Virudhunagar
Chennai, March 20 (IANS) MDMK leader Vaiko will contest from Tamil Nadu's Virudhunagar Lok Sabha constituency as part of the six-party front in the state announced by the BJP Thursday, the party
Modi speaks of new formula to help farmers
Wardha (Maharashtra), March 20 (IANS) Appealing to Maharashtra farmers not to commit suicide, BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi Thursday proposed a formula for ending misery in
Now, Jaswant Singh wants constituency of choice
New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) After L.K. Advani, another BJP veteran Jaswant Singh was Thursday reportedly seeking a Lok Sabha constituency of his choice.Jaswant Singh, 75, wants to contest from Barmer
Sardar Patel termed RSS poisonous: Rahul (Lead)
Dharamsala, March 20 (IANS) Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi Thursday hit out at the BJP's ideological offshoot RSS, saying even Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel described it as a "poisonous outfit
BJP workers opposing Shatrughan Sinha assaulted in Bihar
Patna, March 20 (IANS) A group of BJP workers opposing the Lok Sabha candidature of sitting MP Shatrughan Sinha from the Patna Sahib seat were Thursday beaten up by another group of party workers,
Azad falls in line despite reluctance over Udhampur seat
Jammu, March 21 (IANS) Despite his initial reluctance, Union Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad will fight for the Udhampur Lok Sabha seat in Jammu and Kashmir and no one is happier over the decision
Won't challenge BJP in UP: Shiv Sena
Mumbai, March 21 (IANS) Controversy again dogged the uneasy relations between the Shiv Sena and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) amid reports here Friday that the allies may contest against each
India's Northeast: A region grows in electoral importance (News Analysis)
The dominant narrative about India's Northeast looks in for a change. A rare coalescing of domestic politics and foreign policy interests is making this happen. Increasing connectivity and growing
PM condoles Khushwant Singh's death
New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Thursday condoled the death of Khushwant Singh, saying the renowned author had lived a "truly creative life"."A gifted author, candid
President, PM condole Khushwant Singh's death (Lead)
New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Thursday condoled the death of renowned author and journalist Khushwant Singh, saying he "will be remembered
Khushwant Singh dies at 99; led a rich, full life, say admirers (Roundup)
New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) Khushwant Singh, author, journalist, commentator, wit and raconteur par excellence, died at his home here Thursday morning, in his 100th year of birth, after having led
President, PM, Sonia condole Khushwant Singh's death
New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi Thursday condoled the death of author and journalist Khushwant Singh, saying he
Literary giant Khushwant Singh dies at 99 after 'rich, full life' (Intro Roundup)
New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) Khushwant Singh, author, journalist, commentator, wit and raconteur par excellence, died at his home here Thursday morning, in his 100th year of birth, after having led
Rs.4 crore of unaccounted cash seized in Ghaziabad
Ghaziabad, March 19 (IANS) Almost Rs.4 crore of unaccounted money suspected to be meant for use during the upcoming parliamentary polls was seized from four different locations here Wednesday,
More women than men in Kerala; few enter parliament
Thiruvananthapuram, March 19 (IANS) Kerala has more women than men, but few women contest and even fewer reach parliament.Kerala has the highest gender electoral ratio which stands at 1,079 women to
PDP, National Conference will clash in Baramulla
Baramulla, March 19 (IANS) The main contest in this Lok Sabha constituency in the northern part of Jammu and Kashmir will be between the ruling National Conference (NC) and the PDP.NC's
Goa CM's staff violating code of conduct: Congress
Panaji, March 19 (IANS) The Goa chief secretary has been asked by election authorities here to respond to a complaint that two Officers on Special Duty in the chief minister's office were
Rahul Gandhi cancels trip to Mizoram
Aizawl/Agartala, March 19 (IANS) Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi, who is on a visit to the northeastern states, has cancelled his visit to Mizoram on Wednesday in view of the ongoing assembly
Omar Abdullah concerned over delay in Congress announcement
Jammu, March 19 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Wednesday expressed concern over the delay in the announcement of Congress candidates for the Lok Sabha polls in the state.
Kerala candidates make a beeline for religious, social leaders
Thiruvananthapuram, March 19 (IANS) With battle lines drawn in Kerala as rival fronts have finalised their candidates for the elections, candidates, irrespective of party affiliations, are making a
